Lot 10104 – Gupta Empire, Chandragupta I, c. 319-335, king and queen, AV dinar, 7.99 g.

Gupta Empire, Chandragupta I, c. 319-335, AV dinar, 7.99 g. (21 mm). Obverse: ‘king and queen’ type; king standing at right, queen at left, facing each other, king holding up right hand, Brahmi legend at left Kumaradevi in straight line, Brahmi legend right Chandra (gupta). Reverse: goddess enthroned facing with throne visible, seated on lion facing right, holding diadem and cornucopia, tamgha to left, Brahmi inscription at right, dotted border around. Kumar TOTGE 2024, Class I, variety A.

VF.

This coin has an obverse that stands out as somewhat unusual, and Kumar speculates if this could be a later copy. Kumar, Treasures, p. 237, 72 (this coin illustrated).

Ex Chand Collection 1.9.05